The National Portrait Gallery's Portrait Gala

12 Feb 2014

Wednesday 12 February 2014

Yes, we all know that we are meant to be admiring the portraits at the Portrait Gala. The clue is in the title. But last night all eyes were on the Duchess of Cambridge as she swished into the National Portrait Gallery in navy Jenny Packham and jewels borrowed from the Queen. She had a good chinwag with Grayson Perry, while Elizabeth Hurley goofed around with Giancarlo Giametti. After art-gazing and champagne reception, guests and co-host Leon Max sat down for a grand dinner, speeches and an auction. And though there was no space left at all, the dessert buffet proved quite irresistible.